Film geeks usually get their noble sense of smell for comedies. But over the past decade, so many marvels have appeared that even the most hard-line critic has been up in arms. Old-time favorites like Martin Scorsese and Wes Anderson and new blood like Yorgos Lanthimos and Taika Waititi got even the biggest dry-guy to laugh.
In the meantime, the tsunami of female leads sparked by Paul Feig’s “Bridesmaids” blew an armpit-fresh breeze into the comedy genre that has been dominated by sexism and scintillating beer. Wondering about the best comedies of 2010-2019? If so, sink back and relax for this Top 20 Comedies of the 2010s.
The ranking order of the best comedies of the 2010s is based on the ratings (0 to 10 points) of the Internet Movie Database (short: IMDb) – an internationally valid “directory” of reviews for movies and series.
- Original title: Hunt for the Wilderpeople
- Directed by Taika Waititi
- IMDb rating: 7.9/10
What is the “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” about?
Following numerous homes and foster homes, twelve-year-old problem child Ricky (Julian Dennison) finds a home at last with unconventional hermits Bella (Rima Te Wiata) & Hector Faulkner (Sam Neill). However, Bella suddenly dies, and the child welfare authorities want Ricky to be re-homed, so Hector flees with him into the New Zealand bush. The authorities and the police pursue the chaotic duo…
Criticism/Opinion: Wry humor, a lot of heart and great nature shots characterize the underdog story.
